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Crop Planting Progress Remains Far Behind Last Year and 5 Year Average

May 14, 2019

With improved weather in much of the Corn Belt this week farmers should make some significant progress in getting their corn and soybeans in the ground. They will need it because, as of this past Sunday, May 12, planting lagged far behind what one might expect at this point in the season.

Adding Bushels by Using Sensing as a Crop Protection Tool

By Dr. Ray Asebedo posted on May 14, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

One area where Dr. Ray Asebedo sees potential is with crop protection. In one study, the end result revealed as much as a 40 bushel difference in corn yields — 220 to 260 bushels per acre — based on where fungicide was and wasn’t applied.

Midwest Corn, Soybeans: Making Late-Planting Decisions

May 13, 2019

Planting over much of the Midwest is seriously delayed and history suggests the odds have also increased for reduced yields and very low net incomes. Two ag economist discuss why obtaining the number of acres eligible for prevented planting by crop for each insurance unit is useful background information to acquire in case planting decisions need to be made after the prevented planting date.

USDA Program to Provide Cost Share Funds for Organic Certification

May 6, 2019

Source: USDA

Several barriers to entry can make it difficult to break into the organic market but a program from the USDA is lowering one of them by offering cost share funds to assist with the expense of receiving and maintaining organic certification.

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

May 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Wisconsin

With lower seed costs, low rootworm populations, and premiums paid on non-GMO corn, many growers are making the switch to growing non-Bt corn hybrids. Find out how scouting can help reduce the risk of transitioning.

[Podcast] A Strip-Tiller’s Checklist for Productive Planting

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by veteran strip-tiller Dave Delhotal, who details his annual checklist ahead of planting, along with mistakes made and lessons learned for optimizing equipment and technology performance.

May 3, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by veteran strip-tiller Dave Delhotal, who details his annual checklist ahead of planting, along with mistakes made and lessons learned for optimizing equipment and technology performance.

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May 2, 2019

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Optimum Plant Populations for Delayed Planting of Corn

May 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Purdue University

The prospect of delayed planting of corn leads corn growers to consider whether changes in seeding rate should be made in response to late planting. Discover the optimum plant populations based on planting date, according to Purdue University.

Adding Sulfur May Boost Wheat Yields, Quality

April 29, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

In the past decade, scientists have been reporting that America’s move from burning coal to natural gas and low-sulfur coal has led to a large decrease in the amount of atmospheric sulfur, compared to 40 years ago. And while that’s good news for the environment, it also has led to a new challenge for the country’s farmers.

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Crop Planting Progress Remains Far Behind Last Year and 5 Year Average

Adding Bushels by Using Sensing as a Crop Protection Tool

Midwest Corn, Soybeans: Making Late-Planting Decisions

USDA Program to Provide Cost Share Funds for Organic Certification

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

[Podcast] A Strip-Tiller’s Checklist for Productive Planting

Enter the “Connect Your Farm Spring Giveaway” for the Chance to Win a Free 1-Year Farm Management Software Subscription

Optimum Plant Populations for Delayed Planting of Corn

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Adding Sulfur May Boost Wheat Yields, Quality

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